By JAMA (Research Letter)

MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026 

About The Study: This secret shopper study found that online glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) prescription vendors often did not require clinician interaction, relying primarily on patient-reported questionnaires that may not capture important clinical and social history. Several findings suggest limited oversight: multiple GLP-1 RA prescriptions from the same clinicians, prescriptions issued despite missing required photos, and prescriptions issued within 5 minutes or less.

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Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Reshma Ramachandran, MD, MPP, MHS, email reshma.ramachandran@yale.edu.

(doi:10.1001/jama.2026.9131)

Editor’s Note: Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions and affiliations, conflict of interest and financial disclosures, and funding and support.

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Citations

Chetty AK, Chen AS, Ross JS, Ramachandran R. Online Prescribing of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists. JAMA. Published online July 06, 2026. doi:10.1001/jama.2026.9131

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